I love the effect that the Metallic products in the DecoArt range add to textures. They create a dramatic effect with a small amount that reflects and changes beautifully in different lights.

For my Metallic Heart Collage I applied a variety of material, patterned paper scraps, lace, tissue paper and old book text with DecoArt Matte Medium to a wood panel.

Applied Modelling paste with a palette knife, with a variety of thickness and texture. 

Applied hot glue starting with the drip at the bottom working towards the edge of the canvas.

Once cool covered with a coat of Media White Gesso.

Stamped text and a variety of damask effect patterns into the plain areas with a permanent black ink.

Applied Media Fluid Acrylics Medium Grey and Cobalt Teal working outwards.

Followed with Prussian Blue.

and Raw Umber.

With the darker colours working into areas with embellishment and texture to define.

Whist wet start wiping back with a baby wipe on the raised embellishment and texture areas to highlight.

Once dry apply Metallic Lustre Champagne Ice lightly with your finger tip. 

It looks fabulous on the drip effects and modelling paste textures.

Stenciling the open areas with Media Fluid Acrylic Metallic Silver.

Apply Crackle Paste to the heart quite thick and textured and allow to dry naturally for about 4 hours.

Apply Cobalt Teal.

Followed with Prussian Blue.

Once Dry lightly apply Metallic Silver.

Define the edges with Prussian Blue and Raw Umber.

Finish highlighting the Heart with Metallic Lustre Champagne Ice.